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DPLM Stock Chart & Stats
6965.00 p
-2.00 p(-0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
6965.00 p
-2.00 p(-0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4,970.00 p - 7,663.22 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.85K
Average Volume (3M)312.85K
Market Cap
£9.71B
Enterprise Value9.87B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£68.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£501.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)52.3
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Nov 17, 2026EPS Estimate
1.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.41
Shares Outstanding134,317,400
10 Day Avg. Volume285,214
30 Day Avg. Volume312,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.88
Price to Book (P/B)7.19
Price to Sales (P/S)4.67
P/FCF Ratio28.09
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£8,081.25Price Target Upside16.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)2.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationHigh and improving free cash flow (up ~63% in 2025) with FCF close to reported earnings indicates durable cash conversion. That reliable cash generation funds acquisitions, supports dividends and deleveraging, and underpins long-term capital allocation without reliance on volatile financing markets.
Accelerating Revenue And Margin ExpansionRevenue acceleration (~40% in 2025) alongside rising net margins (~12.1%) reflects improving scale and pricing or mix benefits. Sustained top-line growth with expanding profitability supports durable operating leverage, enhances cash flow prospects and provides room for reinvestment or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Manageable Leverage And High ROEModerate leverage (debt/equity ~0.47) combined with ROE ~18.7% indicates effective capital use. Improved equity base and manageable leverage give the company capacity to fund growth while maintaining financial flexibility, assuming continued earnings and cash generation.
Bears Say
Gross-margin VolatilityMaterial variability in gross margins—highlighted by an unusually high 2024 level—suggests margins are influenced by mix, acquisitions or one-offs. This reduces predictability of profitability and makes long-term margin assumptions riskier, complicating planning and valuation of future earnings durability.
Higher Absolute Debt Vs Earlier YearsAlthough leverage is currently moderate, materially higher absolute debt versus prior years raises sensitivity to any downturn or integration missteps. Sustained strong earnings and FCF are required to service and reduce this stock of debt, or it could constrain strategic flexibility and increase refinancing risk.
Shareholder Governance FrictionReported shareholder pushback over governance (expanded pre-emption powers) signals potential friction around capital actions. Persistent governance disputes can hinder timely acquisition approval, constrain board initiatives, and raise reputational risks that complicate strategic execution over the medium term.
DPLM FAQ
What was Diploma PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diploma PLC lowest share price was 4970.00 p and its highest was 7663.22 p in the past 12 months.
What is Diploma PLC’s market cap?
Diploma PLC’s market cap is £9.71B.
When is Diploma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Diploma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 17, 2026 which is in 119 days.
How were Diploma PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Diploma PLC released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported 1.092 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 1.08 p by 0.012 p.
Is Diploma PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Diploma PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Diploma PLC pay dividends?
Diploma PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 19.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.86%. See more information on Diploma PLC dividends here
What is Diploma PLC’s EPS estimate?
Diploma PLC’s EPS estimate is 1.12.
How many shares outstanding does Diploma PLC have?
Diploma PLC has 134,317,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Diploma PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Diploma PLC reported an EPS of 1.092 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 1.08 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.17%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Diploma PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:DPLM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Diploma Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£8,081.25 (16.03% Upside)
£8,081.25 (16.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:DPLM Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £126.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Diploma PLC
Diploma PLC is a global provider of highly specialized technical products and services, operating across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company structures its diverse operations into three primary business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. The Life Sciences division caters to healthcare and scientific research institutions, offering a comprehensive suite of clinical diagnostics instrumentation, related consumables, and specialized surgical equipment for hospitals, clinics, and pathology laboratories. It also provides advanced patient monitoring technologies, laboratory diagnostics, and medically supervised nutritional products. Additionally, this segment supplies specialized containment solutions and analytical tools vital for the chemical, petrochemical, environmental research, and pharmaceutical industries. The Seals sector specializes in critical sealing technologies. It provides a wide array of seals, gaskets, filters, hydraulic cylinders, and various components, including O-rings and custom-engineered parts, primarily serving heavy mobile machinery, industrial equipment, and fluid sealing applications. Lastly, the Controls segment offers a broad portfolio of connectivity and control solutions. This includes products for cable identification, termination, and management, low-voltage cables, and a variety of harness components and specialist connectors, often bundled with technical support and automated inventory services for demanding sectors like civil aerospace, motorsport, and defense. Furthermore, this division supplies fluid controllers, compressors, valves, temperature and pressure measurement devices, liquid dispensing components, and industrial silicones, adhesives, and sealants. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1931 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
DPLM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
8,081.25 p
▲(16.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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